New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Decanter And Stopper

Manufacturer Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1874

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm)
Base: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)

InscribedMonogrammed "R".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4883

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 1, Section 2 Sh5

DescriptionDecanter and stopper of clear blown glass. Ovoid with a tall neck and triangular fluted and cut rim. Applied plain round foot. Polished pontil. Etched bands and an engraved band of daisy-like medallions mid-body and around neck. Monogrammed "R" one of a pair, see 71.4886.

Published ReferencesLee reprint of 1874 Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Catalogue, pg. 75 for shape.